Our Outdoor First Aid Course covers the following subjects:
- What is outdoor first aid?
- First aid equipment
- Summon assistance
- Monitoring
- Scene survey
- Primary survey
- Casualty assessment and recovery position
- Resuscitation
- Disorders of respiration
- Wounds and bleeding
- Hypovolaemic shock
Certification
Practical assessment is ongoing by the instructor and a three-year qualification will be issued to those who satisfy the criteria. In addition, the HSE strongly recommend that all students undergo an annual refresher.
This qualification is regulated in the UK and awarded by First Aid Awards (FAA).
FAA are an awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual and Qualifications Scotland Accreditation. This qualification sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The qualification is delivered, assessed, and quality assured adhering to the Assessment Principles for Regulated First Aid Qualifications, and delivered and assessed in accordance with the current Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines.
Entry Requirements
The qualification is suitable for learners aged 14+ and it is recommended that learners hold a minimum of level 1 in literacy or equivalent to undertake the course.
Due to the practical nature of the first aid assessment there are physical demands. Learners must be able to get to the floor unaided and successfully demonstrate all required elements of the practical assessment on their own, with the casualty on the floor, as in a real-life situation. For example, a learner will need to get to the floor unassisted and demonstrate effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin at floor level. If a learner has any concerns they should contact us before attending the course.
Practical assessment
Scenarios are set recreating a real-life situation as far as possible to enable a learner to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills. During the practical assessment the learner will be asked set related oral questions by the trainer/assessor. The practical assessment is ongoing throughout the course with the trainer/assessor making learners aware of when they are being assessed and what they are required to demonstrate. A learner must satisfactorily complete each scenario to pass the practical assessment.
Requalification
To requalify learners will need to complete the full 8-hour course again to requalify for a further three years.
Mhairi Burnett –
I completed the Outdoor First Aid course in April 2025 in Dumfries. Sean delivered a fantastic full-day session, and was a great facilitator. Super engaging delivery, and provided lots of real life scenarios relevant to each of our areas of business. Would highly recommend SLP First Aid in the future, and be my first choice if looking for courses in the future. Thanks again!
Oliver Wagner –
I attended the outdoor first aid course run by Sean. I thought the course was the most engaging first aid course I had been on. The obvious investment into some real great pieces of kit made me feel like I had a lot of hands on scenarios. Specifically bluetooth resuscitation dolls which gives you instant feedback on your technique. A very well run and professional course. I would recommend SLP first aid.